Google Now Helps You Learn About Anne Frank

On what would have been her 90th birthday, Google has unveiled a new way to learn about Anne Frank. An online exhibit details Frank’s childhood, with numerous photos to study. And Street View imagery lets you virtually explore Anne Frank’s childhood home.

An Introduction to Anne Frank

Frank was born in Germany on June 12, 1929. However, being Jewish meant her and her family were forced to move to Amsterdam to avoid persecution by the Nazis. They were then forced into hiding, and it was during this time that Frank wrote her famous diary.

The Franks, and the other Jewish people hiding with them, were eventually discovered, and sent off to concentration camps. Anne Frank died in 1945 at the tender age of 15, and yet her legacy has lived on thanks to the diary she penned while in hiding.

Learn More About Anne Frank

In partnership with the Anne Frank House, Google Arts and Culture has delved deep into the archives to create an online exhibit detailing Anne Frank’s short life. This is available on the Google Arts and Culture website, or on the app for Android and iOS.

As detailed on The Keyword, the online exhibit tells the story of how Anne Frank came to be hiding in a secret annex in a house in Amsterdam. It also recounts what happened to Anne and her family and their friends after they were found by the Nazis.

As part of the exhibit, you can also explore Anne Frank’s childhood home through indoor Street imagery. The flat has been restored to its original 1930s style, which means you’ll get a sense of the surroundings Frank grew up in before being forced into hiding.

The Street View imagery is particularly interesting. Because, while the Anne Frank House is worth a visit, it’s always busy and isn’t easily accessible to everyone. Thanks to Google Arts and Culture you can now pay the Anne Frank House a virtual visit.

With a Little Help From Google

Anne Frank is just one of millions of people who lost their lives as a result of World War II, but her story is an important one that should be required reading. Now, more people have the opportunity to learn about Anne Frank, with a little help from Google.